Last updated: Feb. 10 2026
Hunter Pony Select Sale (“HPSS”) organises online auctions of sport and hunter ponies. When using our website and services, we process personal data. We consider it important to handle personal data with care, security and transparency.
This Privacy Policy explains which personal data we collect, for what purposes we do so, and what rights you have.
This Privacy Policy applies to the use of the HPSS website and all services provided by Hunter Pony Select Sale.
Hunter Pony Select Sale (HPSS) is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Contact:
Email: info@hpss.auction (or adjust if different)
Website: www.hpss.auction (or adjust if different)
HPSS processes personal data that you provide to us directly or that is automatically collected when you use our website and services.
This may include:
First and last name
Company name (if applicable)
Address details
Telephone number
Email address
Date of birth
IP address
Payment and bank details
Login credentials
Data relating to bids, purchases and sales
Any other personal data you actively provide (for example via contact forms or email)
HPSS processes personal data only where there is a valid legal basis. We process personal data for the following purposes:
Registration and verification of users
Enabling participation in auctions and placing bids
Processing purchases, sales and payments
Communication regarding auctions, ponies and services
Improving and securing our website and auction software
Compliance with legal and administrative obligations
Marketing and informational purposes (only where consent has been given)
Personal data is processed on the basis of:
Performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Your consent
HPSS’s legitimate interests (such as security and business operations)
HPSS’s services are not intended for persons under the age of 16. We do not knowingly process personal data of minors. If it appears that personal data of a minor has been processed without parental or guardian consent, such data will be deleted.
HPSS does not use automated decision-making processes that have legal effects or significantly affect individuals.
HPSS does not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law (for example for tax or administrative obligations).
HPSS does not sell personal data to third parties.
Personal data is shared with third parties only where this is necessary for:
the provision of our services
payment processing
IT and auction software
compliance with legal or administrative obligations
Where third parties process personal data on behalf of HPSS, we enter into data processing agreements to ensure an appropriate level of security and confidentiality.
HPSS uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the website and to improve user experience.
We use:
Functional cookies (necessary for the operation of the website)
Analytical cookies (to analyse website usage)
Marketing cookies (only with your consent)
Where required by law, consent for cookies is requested during your first visit to the website. You can change your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or the cookie settings on the website.
HPSS takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. These measures include, among others:
Secure SSL connections
Restricted access to personal data
Regular system updates and security checks
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Request erasure of your personal data
Withdraw your consent at any time
Object to the processing of your personal data
Request data portability
Requests can be submitted via info@hpss.auction.
We will respond as soon as possible and no later than within the statutory time limits.
If you have a complaint about the processing of your personal data, you may contact us via info@hpss.auction. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
HPSS reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy. The most current version will always be available on the HPSS website.
HPSS is a trading name of Equine Select Sales B.V.
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